Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.
Important: If the drain plug is damaged, do NOT reuse it. Replace with a NEW drain plug.
- Remove the engine oil drain plug.
- Remove the lower radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to
Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
- Remove the oil filter.
Installation Procedure
- Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil and install the new oil filter.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the new oil filter. Refer to
Maintenance Items in Maintenance and Lubrication.
Tighten
Tighten the new oil filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.
- Install the engine oil drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the engine oil drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the lower radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to
Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
- Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to the following information in Maintenance and Lubrication.